A sump pump failure during heavy rains proved disastrous for a local church. The sump pumps failed to keep up with the amount of rainwater pouring in and this was the result.  

The above photo is a post mitigation image of a bathroom after it suffered damage from a heavy rain storm. During the storm, water from the sewer line overflowed the toilet. The category 3 water caused damage not only to the bathroom, but also the recreational room, laundry room, and storage area.

Water from sewer system backups should be considered very dangerous. The water is grossly unsanitary and may contain bacteria and viruses that could cause serious illness. Special training and equipment is necessary to safely clean this type of contamination. Click here to read more about sewage cleanup and restoration.

When heavy rain saturates the ground, it can cause water to flow into basement stairwells. In this Pasadena, Maryland home, SERVPRO of Glen Burnie was called to help with damage from the storm water coming into the basement from the flooded stairwell. The damage included carpet, fuse ball table, and a futon.

SERVPRO of Glen Burnie was called to a residence during a rain storm, because of a flooded basement. The homeowner was referred to us by their plumber.

Our emergency response crew responded quickly to reduce loss severity. The crew was able to pretest to verify contents restorability. Contents were cleaned at the home and structural restoration service were also provided.

SERVPRO of Glen Burnie were onsite to assess the storm damage within 4 hours of the initial call. Our team extracted water and located hidden moisture which reduced the risk of further damage.

We want to remind you that if your home suffers storm damage, be sure it is safe to stay in your home. Click here to read more about Storm Damage.

SERVPRO of Glen Burnie restored water damage in an Annapolis dental office when a sky light leaked during a storm. There was water damage in the patient examining room.

Our IICRC certified Water Restoration Specialists were able to analyze the situation and take on the water extraction, dehumidification, and sanitization quickly. Our quick response reduced loss severity.  Our team worked with his insurance company to close the claim in a timely manner.

When our team works with your business we have 2 goals in mind:

1. To restore your property so it looks “Like it never even happened.”
2. To get your business up and running as quickly as possible.

When the Arnold area was hit by a heavy rainstorm, a home had a sewage backup. Our team arrived after the sewer line was cleared. Even though the homeowner had lots of heavy furniture in the area, our team was able to provide the cleaning and sanitizing necessary.

The sewage backup is grossly unsanitary and could cause severe illness or death if ingested, and any contact should be avoided. Sources for category 3 water could include flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, water from the toilet bowl with feces, or standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.

• May contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes
• Water from flooding rivers or sewer backup